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Offline 333_okh

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RUSTY RipSaw blades
« on: February 01, 2007, 06:08:19 pm »
I was given a Ripsaw and with an 044 Stihl powerhead.  All of the bands are brand new with the exception of the one on it.  Due to issues with its storage, they are also all rusted.  What suggestions can you give me?
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Re: RUSTY RipSaw blades
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2007, 06:28:14 pm »
Use em  :)  They should get nice and clean just from using them.  Spray a little WD-40 or some other oil on them after they're clean from use so they don't rust during storage again  ;)
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Re: RUSTY RipSaw blades
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2007, 06:29:24 pm »
If it's just a bit of surface rust - start sawing and it will blow off pretty quick.

I'd wipe the others down with a bit of light oil to stop them rusting any more.

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Re: RUSTY RipSaw blades
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2007, 07:36:40 pm »
Good suggestions, I had the exact same deal.  Free ripsaw (a guy used it on a timberframe then gave it away) with a dozen rusty blades.  They all cut just fine.  I coated the spares with a little oil.  The saw cuts alot better than I thought it would.
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Re: RUSTY RipSaw blades
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2007, 09:38:39 pm »
RUST REAPER
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Re: RUSTY RipSaw blades
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2007, 11:01:58 pm »
Quote from: arj on February 01, 2007, 09:38:39 pm
RUST REAPER
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Hadn't thought about rust reaper, will have to give it a try for blade storage.

If you have issues with pitch build up, try spraying a shot of cooking spray on the band every second or third cut. You'd be suprised at the difference.
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Re: RUSTY RipSaw blades
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2007, 01:14:30 am »
Thanks guys, I appreciate it.
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Re: RUSTY RipSaw blades
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2007, 07:33:08 am »
I usually use cooking spray (store brand PAM) to coat my blades between uses.  In a pinch Ill coat them with the diesel/kerosine mix.  Other times I coat them with light rust for storage  :D
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Re: RUSTY RipSaw blades
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2007, 09:31:04 am »
I had not thought of the cooking oil.  I take it you guys prefer it to WD40 or a similar spray?

Does it affect the wood differently?
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Re: RUSTY RipSaw blades
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2007, 10:47:46 am »
Some of the industrial oil sprays can have silicone in them which could cause some finish problems if drops were to soak into logs.  Also the cooking spray seems more natural and has a higher viscoscity than WD40.
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Re: RUSTY RipSaw blades
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2007, 11:02:49 am »
do we have any pictures of this saw so i can see what we are talking about.
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Re: RUSTY RipSaw blades
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2007, 08:35:04 pm »
Quote from: 333_okh on February 02, 2007, 09:31:04 am
I had not thought of the cooking oil.  I take it you guys prefer it to WD40 or a similar spray?

Does it affect the wood differently?

Makes it taste a lot better  :D  Sorry, Just had to say it.

I think it stays on the blade better but WD-40 was the only other lub I tried. I think you could mixing bar oil with kerosene or diesel (50-50) and use a spray bottle to apply it. Might be worth a try.

Have you had a chance use the ripsaw yet? Be patient, there's a learning curve but it's worth it.
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